Over 10 years, Billy Steffensen, ATR’s owner, has rendered plumbing services for several repairs and recently completed our first floor gut and renovation project, that included all kitchen and powder room plumbing.
He’s also replaced all outdated gate water valves, with quarter turn shut offs in basement. This included replacing the dreaded water main valve that was leaking. All valves are water tight, no failures, rock solid craftsmanship. I hate loose and leaky pipes and second rate shoddy work that fails over time - and so does Billy!
In short, couldn’t be more pleased with Billy Steffensen (owner / operator) and his wife Theresa (business and customer satisfaction manager).
Here is what you get when you hire ATR Plumbing:
. Prompt Arrival - Have had more than dozen plumbing appointments with Billy. He’s shown up at my home almost to the minute Theresa says he’s going to show up. Never a missed appointment, or late arrival. Not sure if this is the case with every other client, but from my viewpoint, Billy and his two other associates have an impeccable on time arrival record with me.
. Work Quality - Have NEVER had a botched pipe seam, or leak, or water damage from any of Billy’s work (or from John or Matt, Billy’s associates). 100% quality work. The man knows what he’s doing and so does his staff. He’s seen it all, done it all, anticipates possible problems and has solutions. I’m confident when Billy (or his associates) show up, I’ve got a qualified and reputable professional - and it’s done to municipality code - no jury-rigged short-cuts.
. Billy’s Accessibility - You’ll almost never reach Billy by phone. And that’s really good news for you. He focuses his time and attention completely on your project when he’s in your home, rather than answering calls and lining up his next project with another customer. He leaves most all phone calls to Theresa.
. Theresa’s Accessibility - During business hours, on the first call, you’ll always reach Billy’s wife and business partner, Theresa. And if you don’t get her immediately, I’ve always left a voice mail and received a call back within 15 minutes, my guess is you’ll find the same to be true. After business hours, she’s also highly responsive by email. She’s infinitely qualified, forever upbeat and will bend over backwards to accommodate reasonable (and not so reasonable) requests. If she doesn’t know the answer (which is rare) she’ll be back to you quickly (usually same day). She is 100% responsible for Billy’s scheduling, so he’s focused on getting your job done with the highest level of satisfaction.
Pricing - You get what you pay for. Won’t be most expensive, won’t be least. You can be assured whatever you pay, the work is backed with an unparalleled track record. He’s at the top of his craft. You’d be hard pressed to find many other plumbing services that offers the combined customer satisfaction that Billy and Theresa Steffensen deliver - every time.
Bottom Line - Anybody asks me for a plumber referral, no hesitation, ATR Plumbing. Every time.
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Plumbing Handyman Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Northlake, IL
Nick from Lakeside Plumbing did a great job. I called in the morning and they had someone that could come out that day. Nick, the plumber, called. He said he was done early with his other job and he could come sooner. Fixed toilet and checked sink in just about an hour's time. Would...
Kristina L.
5.0
08/2019
The owner and his employees were all very professional, kind and personable. I hire them back every time I need anything done with our plumbing.
Christine S.
5.0
06/2016
They are timely, professional and can take on Most plumbing projects big or small
Terrific service and very personable. Will definitely hire them again for any plumbing need.
Robert G.
5.0
05/2014
Have used ATR Plumbing for years to do work on our 1980’s 2 story home - given the age, it's needed quite a bit of maintenance work. Over 10 years, Billy Steffensen, ATR’s owner, has rendered plumbing services for several repairs and recently completed our first floor gut and ...
Robert R.
5.0
04/2012
We'd recommend All Family Plumbing to anyone. The owner John is professional and very helpful.
Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.
"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Bogdan Z on July 2025
Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.
"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Welcome to J Sewer & Drain Plumbing Inc., your trusted family-owned plumbing ally in Chicago, IL. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to deliver reliable plumbing solutions and exceptional service to our valued customers. Experience the difference of working with a caring plumbing company. Whether routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or installations, J Sewer & Drain Plumbing Inc. is here for you. Contact us today, and let our family take care of yours.
"J Sewer and Drain were brilliant and efficient and professional and on time and diligent and Milton the tech was fantastic. All was done perfectly and the price was as expected. Worth every penny."
Bibiana A on February 2025
Welcome to J Sewer & Drain Plumbing Inc., your trusted family-owned plumbing ally in Chicago, IL. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to deliver reliable plumbing solutions and exceptional service to our valued customers. Experience the difference of working with a caring plumbing company. Whether routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or installations, J Sewer & Drain Plumbing Inc. is here for you. Contact us today, and let our family take care of yours.
"J Sewer and Drain were brilliant and efficient and professional and on time and diligent and Milton the tech was fantastic. All was done perfectly and the price was as expected. Worth every penny."
Able Sewerage Company, in Chicago, IL, is the area's leading sewer cleaning company serving Cook, Will and Kankakee counties since 1957. We offer sewer cleaning and repair, sump pumps, sewer construction, rodding, sewer and septic inspection and more. For all your sewer cleaning and repair needs, contact Able Sewerage Company in Chicago.
"Never received an on line quote"
Marty S on December 2020
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We are a Veteran owned and ran company. We provide all types of Plumbing, Sewer and Water services, from repairs to installs. There is no job too small. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Plumbing and Sewer services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Very responsive, called right back and was able to complete work when said at a competitive price."
David R on December 2024
We are a Veteran owned and ran company. We provide all types of Plumbing, Sewer and Water services, from repairs to installs. There is no job too small. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Plumbing and Sewer services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Very responsive, called right back and was able to complete work when said at a competitive price."
Mario & Sons Sewer, LLC: DBA ProRooter Plumbing Your Grayslake, IL experts in waterproofing, sewer line repair, drain cleaning, and a wide range of plumbing services. We keep your plumbing in top shape. We serve in Grayslake, IL, Hainesville Village IL; Round Lake Village IL; Lake Villa Township IL; Lindenhurst Village IL; Wauconda Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Contractor, Professional Plumbing, Affordable Plumbing Company, Quality Plumbing Services Plumbing Service Professionals For more information visit our website:prorooterplumbingllc.com/
"Great work!"
Josh S on May 2025
Mario & Sons Sewer, LLC: DBA ProRooter Plumbing Your Grayslake, IL experts in waterproofing, sewer line repair, drain cleaning, and a wide range of plumbing services. We keep your plumbing in top shape. We serve in Grayslake, IL, Hainesville Village IL; Round Lake Village IL; Lake Villa Township IL; Lindenhurst Village IL; Wauconda Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Contractor, Professional Plumbing, Affordable Plumbing Company, Quality Plumbing Services Plumbing Service Professionals For more information visit our website:prorooterplumbingllc.com/
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Jamal J on April 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.
"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"
Nichole S on May 2025
Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.
Our mission is to be a handyman professional that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"A special shoutout to Mr. Isrsel Chavez. He was simply amazing. He assembled about 10-items for me. Isrsel was a true gentleman, polite and kind. I will trust him to complete any upcoming project. Thank you Isrsel, a project well-done."
Josephine W on September 2025
Our mission is to be a handyman professional that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"A special shoutout to Mr. Isrsel Chavez. He was simply amazing. He assembled about 10-items for me. Isrsel was a true gentleman, polite and kind. I will trust him to complete any upcoming project. Thank you Isrsel, a project well-done."
Welcome to Hargrave Investment Property Solutions, your full service Handyman professionals! We look forward to serving you!
"I hired Hargrave Investment Property Solution, to professionally dig 5 post holes using 8ft large, heavy steel posts. He was very inquisitive and made sure he understood what i wanted done. I tell you that young man was very professional, charismatic, attentive, knowledgeable, patient, precise and detailed. My posts are straight, even, lined up and the foot of the post he installed looks uniformed too. The young man Phillip knows what he is doing and is great at it. He took his time to make sure the measurements were spot on and he finished digging and installing all 5 post holes well under 3 hours. I will most definitely hire him again for any future projects. Also I would refer him to all my family and friends because not only does he know what he is doing, he is honest and trustworthy too. It was a privilege to have met and hire him. I am very good at judging people and he is a keeper. God bless him. Thank you Phillip.😊🙏"
Angela C on August 2025
Welcome to Hargrave Investment Property Solutions, your full service Handyman professionals! We look forward to serving you!
"I hired Hargrave Investment Property Solution, to professionally dig 5 post holes using 8ft large, heavy steel posts. He was very inquisitive and made sure he understood what i wanted done. I tell you that young man was very professional, charismatic, attentive, knowledgeable, patient, precise and detailed. My posts are straight, even, lined up and the foot of the post he installed looks uniformed too. The young man Phillip knows what he is doing and is great at it. He took his time to make sure the measurements were spot on and he finished digging and installing all 5 post holes well under 3 hours. I will most definitely hire him again for any future projects. Also I would refer him to all my family and friends because not only does he know what he is doing, he is honest and trustworthy too. It was a privilege to have met and hire him. I am very good at judging people and he is a keeper. God bless him. Thank you Phillip.😊🙏"
Angela C on August 2025
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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts
Some states mandate that anyone doing plumbing work hold a plumber’s license, and some municipalities in other states require licensing, so it depends on where you live. However, hiring a certified plumber is usually best, even if it's a higher hourly cost and the license isn’t a state requirement. Certified plumbers are more likely to have the experience necessary to get your repair done properly, meaning a lower risk of issues occurring afterward. You also have some recourse if a certified plumber makes a mistake, as you can report them to the certifying authority.
Pipes are connected in a bathroom by a 3/4-inch to 1-inch line running from your water meter into your home. The line then splits, with the hot water line going to your water heater and the cold water line running into your home. The cold water line leads to the 1/2-inch water supply lines for your home’s toilet, tub, and sink. The hot water line runs from the water heater to all sinks and baths.
Flushing the toilet only to realize it’s clogged can cause anxiety. To avoid a clogged toilet, use less toilet paper. If you notice that the toilet is flushing and refilling slower than usual, you can use a plunger to clear clogs in the S-trap. If that doesn’t work, call a plumber to check your system and possibly clear the drain lines.
Hiring an experienced plumber is key to a successful plumbing project and protecting your home from potential damages. Improper plumbing maintenance and repairs can lead to problems with sewage, flooding, your home’s foundation, and more. The work of a licensed plumber helps guarantee not only experience and expertise but also quality work, insurance, and adherence to local rules and regulations. Note that working with unlicensed plumbers doesn't automatically negate experience—as six states don’t require plumbers to have licenses— but it’s a safeguard to consider.
Kitchen sinks come in sizes ranging from 25 to 39 inches, but you may find sinks in custom sizes, too. If you're upgrading the size of your sink, be sure to use the template accompanying the new sink to create a properly sized hole for a well-fitting sink.
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The Northlake, IL homeowners’ guide to plumbing handyman services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Handyperson prices vary widely since they work on so many different jobs. Using this guide, you’ll get a better understanding of why the cost of a handyperson changes based on the job, size of the project, and where you live.
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